Definitions

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  • adjective Of, pertaining to, like, or resembling a kid or young child; kidlike; kiddy.

Etymologies

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From kid +‎ -ly.

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Examples

  • Remember our discussion of the kids in Greenwich, Connecticut who built a Wiffle ball field in a public park — complete with a big wooden wall — and got the New York Times to write a flattering article about their kidly spirit when some homeowners complained about it?

    Hey, New York Times! Okay if we build treehouses in Central Park? Ann Althouse 2008

  • Speaking of kidly fun, if you live in Oregon you might want to consider a trip up to Snow Bunny, which is about a mile or so past Government Camp.

    Archive 2006-01-01 Tripp 2006

  • Speaking of kidly fun, if you live in Oregon you might want to consider a trip up to Snow Bunny, which is about a mile or so past Government Camp.

    Stink. Stank. Stunk Tripp 2006

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